Building & Zoning Services

BUILDING A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE
CITY WHERE NEIGHBORHOODS THRIVE

Welcome to the Department of Building and Zoning Services—your resource for construction, zoning, code enforcement, and licensing in Columbus, Ohio. We provide services including building permits, zoning reviews, code enforcement, contractor and business licensing, engineering, and street addressing. Whether you're starting a project or need a permit, our website is here to help you navigate the process and support safe, sustainable development in our city.

2026 Fee Schedule
Effective January 22, 2026
2026 Fee Schedule
2026 Fee Schedule (Redlined)

Most Requested Links & Documents

FAQ & Guides	Documents & Forms
Zoning Map	Development Tracker

Electronic Review for Building Permits Submission Standards

NEW Vacant or Foreclosed Property Registry

2026 Fee Schedule

BZS Sections

Contact Us

Phone

(614) 645-7433

Website

Citizens Access Portal

Location

Building and Zoning Services

111 North Front Street, 1st Floor

Columbus, OH

43215

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday
- 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
Tuesday
- 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
Wednesday
- 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
Thursday
- 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
Friday
- 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
Saturday Closed

We are closed on city observed holidays.

Zoning Review room will be closed on the second Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am -10:30 am for staff training.

BZS Customer Service will close at noon on July 3rd due to Red, White and Boom traffic. The counter will re-open on Monday, July 7th at 9:00 AM